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One of the best meals of my life. I've never been to Japan, but I would imagine that this is the kind of place you would be eating at. I went with sus…
Chris Sayer
Gaku Sushi Izakaya
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Best traditional Japanese in Honolulu. Definitely a hidden gem recommended to us by a nice chatty Japanese waitress at a totally different restaurant,…
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Gaku Sushi Izakaya
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Best sushi on Oahu!!! Great atmosphere, delicious food - make sure to ask for Daniel for best reccomendations.…
Vickie Innis
Gaku Sushi Izakaya
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5 Reviews on “Gaku Sushi Izakaya”
One of the best meals of my life. I’ve never been to Japan, but I would imagine that this is the kind of place you would be eating at. I went with sushi, chef’s choice, and was not disappointed.
Best traditional Japanese in Honolulu. Definitely a hidden gem recommended to us by a nice chatty Japanese waitress at a totally different restaurant, and a place frequented by the local Japanese crowd. Went for dinner May 2010 – We initially felt a bit out of place as customers in the small bar with a few dark wood tables were primarily japanese, however, we were soon put at ease by the excellent service facilitated by the english speaking caucasian host and one of the chefs working in the open kitchen/bar assigned to us as we were seated at the bar. Giving free rein to the chef, he created an excellent menu, choosing to prepare dishes made with our input on taste preferences, whatever seafood was present that night as well as a few of their house specials. The spiced hamachi paste with quail egg was especially memorable as it combined the richness of quail egg yolk with hints of acidity and spicy peppers that never seemed to overwhelm the subtle sweetness of the hamachi. Mixing it all together and spreading it on small pieces of roasted nori added an element of interaction and play with your food.There was an elderly gentleman who was celebrating his birthday, and our chef who was happily explaining different elements of whatever dishes he was happening to be preparing for other tables, took time to make a gorgeous plated mango pudding and fruit platter au gratis for the birthday boy. His knife skills were amazing as he deftly cut up a blueberry into 5-6 slices amidst other fruits and arranged the dessert into a piece of art.If you’re only going to try one item on their menu, you must have a piece of their seared O-toro nigiri. Pure pure bliss.With amazing service, super friendly staff (despite language barriers), I was truly sad I didn’t discover Gaku earlier and was only able to have one incredible meal before heading home to Canada. Then again, if I ate there everyday day, I’d be happily broke. Thank you again Chef Hedecki and the other 2 sushi masters for a truly amazing gastronomical experience!! (and I’m sorry I probably horribly misspelled your name) Definitely will be heading back soon! eatyourcity.ca
Best sushi on Oahu!!! Great atmosphere, delicious food – make sure to ask for Daniel for best reccomendations.
I enjoyed the special sushi that the chef prepared, truly a meal to remember
THE ALL AROUND BEST IZAKAYA on OAHU. The most personable staff, deliciously creative and innovative dishes with a local touch, inviting atmosphere for first-timers as well as regulars :)Always try items from the Daily Specials!!! A few of my all-time favorites are the oyster shooters, spicy negihama tartar, Gaku poke, tako-basil salad and whatever special desserts they have for the night, I’ve NEVER been disappointed!!!Be prepared to wait or make early reservations in ADVANCE! No reservations are taken after 7pm.